Lipscomb University President meet with black students in wake of a controversy

Lipscomb University President Randy Lowry said he would meet with black students this week in the wake of a controversy over the stylistic theme and sustenance at a supper in his home.

As per a few students, vases with stalks of cotton were put on the tables. One understudy named Nakayla said in a post on Instagram that the centerpieces were included for the supper with African-American students and were absent for a supper held for Latino students the day preceding.

“So I go to Lipscomb university and as the majority of you realize that is a predominately white school,” Nakayla wrote in a protracted post.

“This evening AFRICAN AMERICAN students were welcome to eat with the president of the school.

Nakayla said the experience was “exceptionally awkward” and numerous students at the supper were outraged. At the point when students asked president Lowry the thinking behind the cotton masterpieces, he apparently said he thought it was “fallish.”

“At that point he stated, ‘It isn’t innately awful if were (sic) all wearing it,’ at that point strolled off,” Nakayla composed.

Students were likewise annoyed that the nourishment served appeared to take after “black suppers” and included chile cake, macaroni and cheddar and collard greens. Nakayla wrote in her Instagram post that the Latino students were served tacos amid their supper with the president.

Following online networking backfire, Lowry issued a conciliatory sentiment saying the substance of the centerpieces was “hostile.”

“A few students imparted to me their worry about the material utilized for centerpieces which contained stalks of cotton,” a message presented on the school’s Facebook page read.

“I could have taken care of the circumstance with greater affectability. I earnestly apologize for the distress, outrage or frustration we caused and request your absolution.”

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